Feeding America

L.A. County tops list of counties with children at risk of hunger

2013-06-14 19:13:00

More children are at risk of going hungry in Los Angeles County than in any other county in the nation, according to a report released this week. Using 2011 survey and statistical data from the U.S. Census and U.S. Department of Agriculture,� Feeding...

New Mexico has highest rates of childhood hunger, study says

2013-06-11 14:49:00

TUCSON -- Children in the Southwest are especially vulnerable to hunger, according to a new study ranking New Mexico as having the highest rates of childhood hunger in the nation. New Mexico is the most food-insecure state for youths in the nation,...

Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday: How you can help

2013-05-10 12:24:00

Stamp Out Hunger is taking place Saturday -- that's what that brown paper bag in your mailbox was all about! It's easy to participate in this annual food drive spearheaded by the U.S. Postal Service. Just take a few moments to peek into your cupboards...

READER SUBMITTED: Community Is Feeding America In Nine Greater Hartford Gardens

2013-06-12 16:10:04

This spring, Jessie's Community Gardens is pleased to announce that they have completed six community gardens and have three more planned, all of which will supply food pantries in Greater Hartford with fresh produce. The gardens, including an orchard...

More than 100K go hungry in S. Dakota, study says

2013-06-11 05:12:00

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A new survey shows that more than 100,000 people in South Dakota do not always know where their next meal will come from. The findings from "Map the Meal Gap" by Feeding America show than 12.5 percent of the population...

Report shows extent of hunger, food insecurity across USA, county-by-county

2013-06-10 15:24:00

Feeding America, the nation's largest network of food banks, on Monday released its new�“Map the Meal Gap”�report nationwide.� It has lots of county-by-county data and statistics -- about hunger and food insecurity, including child, rural,...

Invest an Acre program aims to feed hungry families in Missouri

2013-05-28 04:36:00

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Farmers in Missouri are being asked to help share some of their harvest to help stave off hunger. Through the Invest an Acre program, the money donated goes to the non-profit organization Feeding America, who serves over 200 food...

Briefs: Comedy fundraiser planned for World War II vets' trip

2013-05-20 09:14:02

Special show Comedians and blues artists will unite to help raise money to send two African-American World War II veterans on a May 29 Honor Flight trip to see monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C. Veterans Al Stiles and Charles "Moe" Moses will...

Helping the hungry is as easy as putting a letter in your mailbox

2013-05-10 02:29:00

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is teaming up with Feeding America Southwest Virginia and Kroger to conduct Stamp Out Hunger, an annual food drive on Saturday, May 11, when letter carriers will collect non-perishable food donations as...

Orlando wins twice in Walmart's $3-million anti-hunger campaign

2013-05-06 22:37:00

The voters have spoken in Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together campaign -- and two Orlando organizations are among the big grant winners. In April, the retailer's nationwide anti-hunger campaign invited the public to vote online for local charities that...

A Local School Volunteers Across Roanoke

2013-04-26 15:32:00

More than 600 volunteers from Faith Christian School lent helping hands to some local organizations across the city. “I love it, I’ve been here since the second grade and now I’m a sophomore,” said Hannah Martin. “Each year...

Churches offering free lunch program for children

2013-04-24 19:10:00

The Meyersdale Area Ministerial Association is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Feeding America program to offer a free summer lunch program. � These free lunches are available to anyone 18 years of age or under...

A donation of $11 or $21 provides two weeks or one month of food for a family of four through Feeding America�s extensive network of food pantries. (httpsgrassroots.groupon.com/)

2012-11-26 00:00:00

WDBJ7 teamed up with Kroger and Feeding America Southwest Virginia for the Home and Away Food Drive. Two canned food items go to Hurricane Sandy victims, and the other benefits a local shelter

2012-11-10 15:39:00

WDBJ7 teamed up with Kroger and Feeding America Southwest Virginia for the Home and Away Food Drive. Two canned food items go to Hurricane Sandy victims, and the other benefits a local shelter.

2012-11-09 14:02:00